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Ministry of Textiles
Fourth National Handloom Day to be celebrated in Nagade, Nashik
Weaver’s Service Centre, Mumbai will organize a day-long function for the benefit of weavers
The National Handloom Day will be celebrated in Nagade, Tal- Yeola, Nashik district on August 7. Minister for Education, Water Resources and Command Area Development, Government of Maharashtra, Shri Girish Mahajan will grace the programme as Chief Guest.
Various programmes for the weavers’ community have been organized by the Weavers’ Service Centre, on this occasion. These programmes include dissemination of information about major initiatives for development of handloom sector , interaction with weavers, presentation of local success stories, exhibition of designs, samples and products developed by Weavers’ Service Centre , live demonstration of block printing and interaction with participant weavers/ master weavers and designers for promotion of handlooms in Maharashtra and across India.
Sant Kabir Awardees and National Awardees from Yeola, Principal Secretary of Textiles,will also be present as Guests of Honour on the occasion. All National Awardees, Sant Kabir Awardees, Merit Certificate Holders, All India Handloom Board Members, Designers, State organizations related to Textiles are also invited.
Background
The date August 7 has been chosen as National Handloom Day, due to its special significance in India`s history; it was on this day that the Swadeshi Movement was launched in 1905. The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made on August 7, 1905 in a massive meeting in the Calcutta Town hall. The movement involved revival of domestic products and production processes. The Government of India declared August 7 as National Handloom Day every year, in memory of this.
The first National Handloom Day was launched by the Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, on August 7, 2015 in Chennai.
Ministry of Communications
Press Brief on ETA Exemption
To help promote `Make in India’ by manufacturing latest and high-tech products for domestic as well as for exports and to encourage domestic research & development activities, innovation - DoT has issued instructions liberalising import norms for prototype, sample products and test & measurement equipment in license exempt bands without the need of ‘Equipment Type Approval ’. The devices with radio-interfaces include laptops, notebooks, smart accessories, short range devices, Cameras, Scanners, Printers and mobile handsets.
2. In addition, the DoT also has enabled ETA through self-certification in its step forward for commercial / finished product imports under the above categories, simplifying regulatory regime while ensuring compliance as well as reducing transaction costs. These measures will enhance ease of doing business in the regulation of consumer wireless products and reduce timelines for clearances.
The National Digital Communication Policy 2018 has initiated several policy actions to catalyse investments in digital communication sector.
3. Equipment Type Approval from DoT has been one of the prerequisites for importing products operating in license exempt bands. It is important to mention that the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2018 has taken a radical step in enhancing the license exempt spectrum in 5 GHz band to 605 MHz to trigger enhanced deployment of Wi-Fi services, consumer products and short rage devices for various applications in license exempt bands.
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NITI Aayog
The NITI Aayog unveils TCRM Matrix Framework to Revolutionize Technology Assessment and drive Innovation in India
NITI Aayog today released the Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix  Framework to Drive Innovation and Entrepreneurship in India.
New Delhi, [18.07.2023] – The NITI Aayog, released, under the NITI Working Paper series, the Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix  framework, a pioneering assessment tool designed to revolutionize technology evaluation, foster innovation, and fuel entrepreneurship in India.
The Working Paper casts light on the historical evolution of technology assessment frameworks, including the Technology Readiness Level , Commercialization Readiness Level , and Market Readiness Level  scales. By building upon these frameworks' core principles, the TCRM Matrix framework presents an integrated assessment model that offers in-depth insights and actionable intelligence to stakeholders at every stage of the technology development cycle.
The working paper provides clear guidelines for integrating the TCRM Matrix framework within the broader innovation ecosystem. By doing so, policymakers, strategists, academicians, and investors can unlock its full potential and drive meaningful change. The adoption of the TCRM Matrix framework necessitates a comprehensive analysis and contextualization within the unique national and sectoral innovation landscapes.
"The introduction of the Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix  framework is a significant milestone for India's innovation and entrepreneurship landscape," said Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member , NITI Aayog. "By providing a robust assessment tool, we aim to empower stakeholders across the nation to make informed decisions, enhance technology commercialization prospects, and propel India towards becoming a global leader in innovation."
The working paper is authored by Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog along with Dr. Neeraj Sinha, Senior Adviser, Sh. Naman Agrawal, Specialist, Ms. Naba Suroor, Associate and Sh. Siddhey G Shinde, Young Professional, NITI Aayog.
The Government of India, through NITI Aayog, remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. The release of this working paper is a testament to the government's continuous efforts to drive technological advancements and economic growth. The TCRM Matrix framework is set to play a pivotal role in catalyzing India's innovation ecosystem and creating a conducive environment for transformative ideas.
The link of the said working paper can be accessed here <<https://niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2023-07/TCRM-Matrix-Framework-FAD3.pdf>>.
Prime Minister's Office
PM celebrates Silver medal by Women’s Team in 10m Air Pistol team event at Asian Games 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Women’s Team of Divya Thadigol, Esha Singh and Palak on winning a Silver Medal in the 10m Air Pistol Women's team event at the Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
“Another medal in Shooting at the Asian Games!
Congratulations to Divya Thadigol, Esha Singh and Palak on winning a Silver Medal in the 10m Air Pistol Women's team event. Best wishes to them for their future endeavours. Their success will motivate several upcoming sportspersons.”
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stones for 11 National Highways projects worth Rs 5722 crore in Madhya Pradesh
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today laid foundation stones for 11 National Highways projects with total length of 534 km worth Rs 5722 crore in Madhya Pradesh in the presence of Union Minister of State Gen V.K. Singh, Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Chouhan and Former Lok Sabha Speaker and senior BJP leader Smt. Sumitra Mahajan.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Gadkari said these projects will provide easy transport facility to the pilgrims and tourists. He said better connectivity will be available from agricultural markets adjoining Ujjain. The Minister said Ujjain-Dewas Industrial Corridor will develop and new opportunities for employment generation will be created. Shri Gadkari said along with this, the entire Malwa-Nimar region will be developed, border areas will be developed as storage centres and time, fuel will be saved and travel will also be safe.
The Minister said government is taking continuous steps to build next generation infrastructure with a commitment to ensure smooth connectivity, faster development, better security and prosperity for all .
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Retail Selling Price to the beneficiaries/ration cardholders in all the markets of State/UT is decided by the State/UT Governments
The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today informed that for kerosene, the Retail Selling Price  to the beneficiaries/ration cardholders in all the markets of State/UT is decided by the State/UT Governments after taking into account various elements like freight, whole seller/retailer commission etc. The RSP of PDS Kerosene in Mumbai effective 1 December, 2021 is Rs. 49.26/litre. Effective 1 March, 2020, the retail selling price of PDS Kerosene is being maintained at NIL under-recovery level on pan India basis.
Government of India makes allocation of Public Distribution System  Kerosene for cooking and lighting purpose on quarterly basis and Non-Subsidized PDS Kerosene on Yearly basis to States/UTs. Further distribution of PDS Kerosene within the States/UTs under PDS network is the responsibility of the concerned States/UTs. Scale and criteria of distribution are also decided by respective State/UT. However, the PDS Kerosene is mostly allocated to Below Poverty Line Households. PDS Kerosene allocation to States/UTs have been rationalized since 2010- 11 taking into account of factors such as increase in domestic LPG/PNG connections, electricity coverage, non-lifting of PDS Kerosene quota by the concerned States/UTs etc.
Election Commission
Election Commission of India issues Notification in respect of extension of hours of Poll in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election
No. 464/KT-LA/2018:- Whereas, the Governor of the State of Karnataka has, by Notification issued under sub-section  of section 15 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 , published in the official Gazette of the State on the 17th April,2018 , been pleased to call upon all the Assembly Constituencies in the State of Karnataka, to elect members to the Legislative Assembly of the State, in accordance with the provisions of the said Act and of the rules and orders made there under:
Whereas, the Commission has, under Section 56 of the said Act notified hours of poll from 7.00 am to 5.00 pm as the hours of poll during which the poll shall be taken in all the assembly constituencies of the state; and
Whereas, the Commission considers that in view of the extreme heat in the State of Karnataka at present and also due to the introduction of VVPAT, it is necessary to extend the hours of poll to facilitate all the voters to cast their votes even in the late hours.
Now, therefore, the Election Commission of India in pursuance of section 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 read with Section 21 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 , hereby makes the following amendments in its notification No.464/KT-LA/2018, dated 17th April, 2018, namely :-
Clause  of the said notification shall be substituted as under:
" fixes the hours from 7.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M. as the hours during which the poll shall, if necessary, be taken on the date specified above, for the election."
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Rishi Sunak on being chosen as UK PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Mr Rishi Sunak for becoming the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“Warmest congratulations @RishiSunak! As you become UK PM, I look forward to working closely together on global issues, and implementing Roadmap 2030. Special Diwali wishes to the 'living bridge' of UK Indians, as we transform our historic ties into a modern partnership.”
Ministry of Railways
ISPAT AND PURI-DURG EXPRESS WILL HAVE STOPPAGES AT DUNGRIPALI STATION
Rajyarani Express to Stop at Kuhuri ko
Puri-Durg-Puri Express to Stop at Mancheswar
For the convenience of passengers and in view of demands from passengers, it has been decided to provide stoppages of Howrah-Titilagarh/Kantabanji-Howrah Ispat Express and Puri-Durg-Puri Express at Dungripali Station on an experimental basis.
Ispat Express to Stop at Dungripali:
22861/22862 Howrah-Kantabanji-Howrah Ispat Express from both the directions w.e.f. 2nd June will have stoppage at Dungripali Station. Similarly, 12871/12872 Howrah-Titilagarh-Howrah Ispat Express from Howrah w.e.f. 3rd June and from Titilagarh w.e.f. 4th June will have stoppage at Dungripali Station. This train from Howrah will arrive at Dungripali at 1718hrs and will leave at 1720hrs. In the return direction, this train from Kantabanji/Titilagarh will arrive at Dungripali at 0650hrs and will leave at 0652hrs.
Puri-Durg-Puri Express to Stop at Dungripali:
18425/18426 Puri-Durg-Puri Express from Puri w.e.f. 1st June and from Durg w.e.f. 2nd June 2023 will have stoppage at Dungripali Station. This train from Puri will arrive at Dungripali at 0345hrshrs and will leave at 0347hrs. In the return direction, this train from Durg will arrive at Dungripali at 2248hrs and will leave at 2250hrs.
Rajyarani Express to Stop at Kuhuri:
18117/18118 Rourkela-Gunupur-Rourkela Rajyarani Express from Rourkela w.e.f. 3rd June and from Gunupur w.e.f. 4th June will provide stoppage at Kuhuri Station. This train from Rourkela will arrive at Kuhuri at 0722hrs and will leave at 0724hrs. In the return direction, this train from Gunupur will arrive at Kuhuri at 2041hrs and will leave at 2043hrs.
Puri-Durg-Puri Express to Stop at Mancheswar:
18425/18426 Puri-Durg-Puri Express from both the directions w.e.f. 4th June 2023 will have stoppage at Mancheswar Station. This train from Puri will arrive at Mancheswar at 2042hrs and will leave at 2044hrs. In the return direction, this train from Durg will arrive at Mancheswar at 0655hrs and will leave at 0657hrs.
Yesterday, ECoR had announced stoppage of 19 trains at 07 Stations. Taking the above, now 25 Trains will have stoppages at 10 Stations.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
13 companies withdrew misleading advertisements, 3 companies agreed for corrective advertisement after CCPA issued notices
CCPA imposed penalties on 3 companies for their misleading advertisements
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that based on the notices issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority  against misleading advertisements by companies, 13 companies withdrew misleading advertisements and 3 companies agreed for corrective advertisement. CCPA has also imposed penalties on 3 companies for their misleading advertisements. CCPA has recently issued two Safety Notices to alert and make consumers cautious against buying household goods which do not conform to BIS standards. An advisory has also been issued to industry associations highlighting the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act and to impress upon their members to cease from making false claims about effectiveness against corona virus which are not supported by competent and duly authorized scientific advice.
Under the provisions of Consumer Protection Act, 2019, CCPA has been established w.e.f 24.07.2020 to regulate matters, inter alia, relating to false or misleading advertisements which are prejudicial to the interests of public and consumers as a class. The CCPA can issue directions to the concerned trader or manufacturer or endorser or advertiser or publisher, as the case may be, to discontinue such advertisement or to modify the same. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 also provides for imposition of penalty by the CCPA on a manufacturer or endorser or publisher and imprisonment and penalty by a competent court on any manufacturer or service provider, who is found responsible for a false or misleading advertisement.
All advertisements telecast on private satellite TV channels are required to adhere the Advertising Code prescribed under the Cable Television Networks  Act, 1995 and Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 framed thereunder. Appropriate action is taken in cases where Advertising Code is found to be violated.
Section 23 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 describes responsibility of Food Business Operators in respect of packaging and labelling of food products while Section 24 places restrictions on misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices.
FSSAI has notified the Food Safety and Standards  Regulations on 19.11.2018. These regulations are aimed at establishing fairness in claims and advertisements of food products and make food businesses accountable for such claims/advertisements so as to protect consumer interests.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Fish production has increased by 26% in the last 4 years: Radha Mohan Singh
Barrackpore, Kolkata, November 16, 2018.
The Union Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister, Shri Radha Mohan Singh has said, under the able leadership of our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, fish production in many States has reached close to sufficiency. He was present in the training programme on "Inland Fisheries Management" organized at Centre Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, for the officers and skill development training institutes for the youths.
The Minister reiterated that, fish production has increased by 26% in the last four years. Apart from this, exports of marine products of fisheries too have increased by 95% he added. The Minister said, fisheries are playing an important role in doubling the income of farmers.
It is to be mentioned that World Fisheries Day will be organized this year in Patna, Bihar on November 22. It was organized in Delhi for the last four years.
Ministry of Defence
India & US hold 19th Military Cooperation meeting in Agra to strengthen defence cooperation
The 19th edition of India-US Military Cooperation Group  meeting was held in Agra, Uttar Pradesh on March 01-02, 2022. The meeting was co-chaired by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee  Air Marshal BR Krishna from the Indian side and Deputy Commander, US Indo-Pacific Command Lieutenant General Stephen D Sklenka from the US side. The discussions focussed on strengthening the ongoing defence engagements between the two sides and mulled on new initiatives under the ambit of existing cooperation mechanism.
The India-US MCG is a forum established to progress defence cooperation between the countries through regular talks at the strategic and operational levels between Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff and the US Indo-Pacific Command.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
MBBS course at Dr. RML hospital, New Delhi
Government has approved starting of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery  course with intake of 100 seats at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research  & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia  Hospital, New Delhi from the Academic Session, 2019-20.
As per section 10 of Medical Council of India  Act, Central Government Institutions are exempt for seeking permission from MCI for starting and increase of Under Graduate / Post Graduate / Super Specialty  seats. Directorate General of Health Services  being the technical office of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare , conducts physical inspection of the facilities as per MCI norms by sending a team of experts and only after the recommendations of the Inspectors/Assessors who are distinguished Medical Faculties, Dte.GHS recommends for issuing of Letter of Permission  by the Ministry.
To start the MBBS course, the existing infrastructure of the hospital will be utilized.
The Minister of State , Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, here today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM releases the book "Timeless Laxman"
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today released the coffee table book "Timeless Laxman", based on the famous cartoonist RK Laxman.
Speaking on the occasion, he said he is happy to be a part of this timeless journey. He expressed happiness that an insight into the vast treasure of Laxman's work is now available in this way.
He remarked that studying Laxman's work through the decades is a nice way to understand sociology, and the socio-economic milieu of the times.
This effort is not just for Laxman, or his memory, the Prime Minister said, adding that a small part of Laxman, lives within crores of people.
The Prime Minister said that Laxman's common man was timeless and pan-Indian. All Indians, and all generations of people could identify with him, he added.
The Prime Minister mentioned how the process of Padma awards has been changed to bring into focus the common man.
Ministry of Rural Development
HUDCO Posts Robust Financial Results in 2018-19
Dr. M. Ravi Kanth, CMD HUDCO, shared the highlights of HUDCO’s robust performance in 2018-19, wherein the company has witnessed a 17% rise in Net Profit that has touched an all-time high of Rs.1180 crore in 2018-19, from Rs.1010 crore in 2017-18. HUDCO has seen a 10% growth in its net worth that has reached Rs.10956 crore in 2018-19, from Rs. 9943 crore in 2017-18. The net total income also witnessed a jump of 33% to Rs. 5548 crore in 2018-19, from Rs. 4,171 crore in 2017-18.
HUDCO has disbursed Rs. 31,009 crore, which is a growth of 87% in 2018-19, from Rs.16,565 crore in 2017-18. The balance sheet size of HUDCO has seen a quantum jump of 49% to Rs.72829 crore in 2018-19, from Rs. 48915 crore in 2017-18. HUDCO’s Net NPA is 0.50%, which is among the lowest in the sector.
During the year 2018-19, a total of 20.68 lakh dwelling units were sanctioned, including EWS and LIG category, as against 8.88 lakh units in 2017-18.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Commerce & Industry Minister discusses measures to enhance Covid vaccine production with the USTR
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister for Commerce & Industry, Railways, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public distribution had a virtual meeting with Ambassador Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative on 14th May 2021. The meeting focused on increasing vaccine availability in an inclusive and equitable manner to combat the Global pandemic caused by Covid-19. The proposal of India on waiver of certain TRIPS provisions to increase global vaccine production in order to take on the challenge of vaccinating the poorest of the poor and save lives was also discussed. The Minister thanked the USTR for the US announcing its support for India’s proposal. The Minister mentioned the supply chains for the vaccine manufacturers must be kept open and unbridled as the entire world is in dire need of vaccines. Both sides agreed to work towards the common resolve of increasing vaccine availability and saving lives.